| |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
A program that prepares individuals to master and use computer software programs and applications for inputting, verifying, organizing, storing, retrieving, transforming (changing, updating, and deleting), and extracting information. Includes instruction in using various operating system configurations and in types of data entry such as word processing, spreadsheets, calculators, management programs, design programs, database programs, and research programs.

|
|
| A major in Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. |
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
Top 11
U.S.
Colleges with the
most degrees awarded
of Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician among the 2006-2007
graduating class.
|  | Utah Valley State College Orem, UT | 35 (2.4%) |  |  |
|  | University of Arkansas Main Campus Fayetteville, AR | 35 (1.5%) |  |  |
|  | University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO | 30 (2.0%) |  |  |
|  | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | 26 (1.1%) |  |  |
|  | Arkansas State University-Main Campus State University, AR | 24 (1.7%) |  |  |
|  | Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | 16 (1.7%) |  |  |
|  | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | 9 (0.3%) |  |  |
|  | Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX | 6 (0.3%) |  |  |
|  | Central Baptist College Conway, AR | 3 (7.0%) | |  |
|  | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | 1 (0.2%) |  |  |
* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|